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06Nov 2024

Supreme Court Upholds Constitutional Validity of Up Madarsa Act

Syllabus: GS-2: Education, Government Policies & Interventions ,Issues Arising Out of Design & Implementation of Policies. Focus: The Supreme Court upheld the UP Madarsa Act of 2004, affirming its constitutionality. This ruling protects the rights of minority institutions and clarifies the relationship between secularism, religious education, and the state’s role in regulating educational standards without …

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05Nov 2024

Securing the Digital Future of India: Building a Cyber-Resilient Nation

Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS- 3: Cyber Security ,Cyber Warfare , Challenges to Internal Security Through Communication Networks. Why in the news? The exponential growth in India’s digital sector brings unparalleled opportunities and challenges. Protecting citizens from cyber threats has become essential, as it impacts national security, economic growth, and public trust. New …

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05Nov 2024

Delhi Among Lowest NCAP Fund Users, Pollution Targets Lag

Why in the news? Delhi has been highlighted in the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) report for under-utilising allocated funds, achieving only 32% expenditure. This underperformance impacts progress toward the NCAP’s 2025 pollution reduction goals amid worsening air quality in NCR. About the Delhi Lags in NCAP Fund Utilisation: Delhi ranks among the lowest five …

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05Nov 2024

India’s Decision to Omit HotSpot Technology in Cricket

Why in the News? During a recent Test match, Rishabh Pant’s dismissal raised questions over DRS accuracy, sparking debate on India’s exclusion of HotSpot technology. Experts highlight HotSpot’s cost, military origin, and accuracy concerns as contributing factors. Background and Role of HotSpot Technology: HotSpot, developed by French scientist Nicholas Bion, uses thermal imaging to detect …

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05Nov 2024

India and France Re-Elected to Lead Solar Alliance

Why in the news? India and France have been re-elected as president and co-president of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). The announcement came during the seventh ISA Assembly, where Ashish Khanna was also appointed as the next ISA Director General. About India Re-elected to Lead International Solar Alliance (ISA): India has been re-elected as president …

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05Nov 2024

Union Home Minister Launches Mobile App for Birth Registrations

Why in the news? The Union Home Minister introduced a Civil Registration System (CRS) mobile app to simplify the registration of births and deaths across India. Developed by RGCCI, the app enhances accessibility, efficiency, and data accuracy in vital record-keeping. About the Launch of Civil Registration System (CRS) Mobile App: The Union Home Minister has …

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05Nov 2024

North Atlantic Right Whales Show Small but Vital Recovery

Why in the news? North Atlantic right whales, critically endangered with high risks from human activities, have shown a modest 4% population increase since 2020, marking a hopeful trend after a decade of steep decline and highlighting ongoing conservation efforts. Slight Population Growth in North Atlantic Right Whales: North Atlantic right whale populations have increased …

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05Nov 2024

Why Novermber 5 Matters

Syllabus: GS-2: Parliament ,Executive ,Federalism ,Elections Focus: The upcoming U.S. presidential elections on November 5 hold global significance, with major world powers watching closely to understand future American foreign policy. Contrary to views of American decline, both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris (if they assume power) are likely to wield influence assertively, maintaining America’s dominance …

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04Nov 2024

India Introduces Biological Diversity Rules, 2024 for Conservation

Why in the news? The new rules enhance biodiversity management, reinforce the National Biodiversity Authority’s role, and mandate pre-IPR approvals, aiming to strengthen conservation and regulate bio-resource use in India. About  Biological Diversity Rules, 2024: The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change recently introduced the Biological Diversity Rules, 2024, under the Biological Diversity Act …

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04Nov 2024

Diamond Dust Geoengineering Proposed to Counter Global Warming

Why in the news? Scientists suggest dispersing diamond dust in the atmosphere could reduce global temperatures by 1.6°C, offering a safer alternative to current geoengineering methods but with significant cost and ecological concerns. About the  Diamond Dust Geoengineering: A new study explores diamond dust as a geoengineering approach to mitigate global warming by cooling Earth’s …

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